It’s graduation day. Bea is sitting on the bleachers facing out to the crowd, on each side of her a classmate she barely knows- and their faces are indiscernible from those in the crowd. Shapes as Mae would have said. But they were at least familiar shapes- eyes, mouths, and all that.
The croc scanned the crowd over an over but... Where was her dad? Where’s Mom? She tries to stand to get a better view, but her legs won’t move. She’s stuck to the seat. Each name called getting closer and closer to hers.
The student beside her stands as their row readies their march to receive their diploma. A dazed Bea follows close behind, expressionless, feeling lost. Her eyes dart back to the crowd- she was sure he was there, right where she’s looking, but where did he go?
Why is everyone murmuring?
“Ms. Santello, please come to the office.”
Now she’s in chemistry class. The fluorescent lights are bright and hurt her eyes with the sudden change of scenery. She stands from her desk and makes her way out of the class [some students murmuring about how she’s in trouble] and starts to the office. There she sees the sad expressions of the staff.
Something in her gut tels her to wake up now. If she does, maybe Mom will be okay. But Bea knows this story.
This story doesn’t have a happy ending.
She lets her legs carry her into the office, knowing she’s powerless to stop them. She’s merely an observer now.
Dad takes Bea’s hand and escorts her from the building quickly. There is no car ride- as soon as the doors open, she’s in the hospital room.
There’s no one in the bed, but the sheets are stained red. She’s certain there was a copper scent. A scream pierces the silence, and it’s only after a moment she realizes- that’s her voice.
Bea wakes with a start- realizing she’s screaming outside of her dream. She sits up in her bed, brings her knees to her chest, and rests her head on her knees.
Her body shakes, and she feels the knees of her pajamas moisten with tears. She hates that dream.
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